Spatial Narrative:
I was introduced to spatial narrative through Suzhou’s classical gardens. In my research on garden narratives, I proposed an analysis of the emotional experience of touring Suzhou gardens from a first-person perspective, examining the uniqueness of their spatial arrangements and integrating exhibition concepts into the discussion. Human sensory engagement with art ultimately crystallizes into memory—a process that extends beyond vision to include auditory and olfactory experiences. Additionally, spatial narratives encompass the surrounding environment, while temporal narratives follow the logic of sequence and progression.
In my film works, sound and visuals hold equal importance. A musical motif, with slight variations, can significantly alter the narrative effect. For example, in FORECASTER, to distinguish it from traditional sci-fi works that often portray technology and machinery in a singular way, I collaborated with a music student to explore a combination of synthesizer effects and chanting, creating a religious atmosphere within a sci-fi setting.
To me, all works exist within an "environment"—not only in a physical sense but also in digital spaces, such as web design. Arthur Danto, in After the End of Art (1997), proposes that an artwork inherently contains an "atmosphere of theory," which he terms the "artworld." In other words, artworks are deeply embedded in their social and historical contexts, and their artistic qualities always depend on their cultural and historical circumstances. From this perspective, beyond physical spaces, broader societal, cultural, and political dimensions must also be considered.
Posthumanism:
In At the Mountains of Madness, H.P. Lovecraft emphasizes the limitations of human cognition: archaeologists uncover traces of a prehistoric alien civilization but struggle to fully comprehend the history and intelligence of these ancient beings. His concept of Cosmic Horror challenges anthropocentrism and constructs a worldview that decenters humanity.
While the Cthulhu Mythos is not a conventional mythology, it offers a form of transcendence akin to religious experience. However, unlike religious salvation, the Cthulhu Mythos presents a vision of indifference, terror, and destruction, often mirroring or subverting traditional religious structures.